2 Renmore Road, Galway
Extension and change of use of a commercial shed to a pharmacy entrance and residential access in Galway.
2438 · Galway City Council · Lodged 26 June 2024
- Reference
- 2438
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 26 June 2024
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for the partial demolition of an existing commercial storage shed and the construction of a first-floor extension. The project involves a change of use to a mixed-use development comprising a new rear entrance to a pharmacy and fire escape stairs for existing residential units.
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Official record
Development description
Permission for development which consists of;a. Part demolition of existing commercial storage shed b. Construct first floor extension c. Change of use from commercial storage shed to mixed use comprising of new rear entrance to pharmacy and fire escape stairs from existing first floor residential accommodation and all ancillary site works and services
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide residential development and for associated support development, which will ensure the protection of existing residential amenity and will contribute to sustainable residential neighbourhoods”
National zoning type: Residential, mixed residential and other uses
Objective set by the Galway City Development Plan 2023 - 2029 (2023–2029). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dublin Road, Renmore, Galway | Jan 2026 | €325,000 | 88 m |
| 53 Glenina Heights, Renmore, Galway | May 2026 | €600,000 | 114 m |
| 16 Renmore Park, Galway, Galway | Jan 2025 | €433,000 | 127 m |
| 34 Renmore Park, Renmore, Galway | Jun 2025 | €350,000 | 175 m |
| 16 Renmore Rd, Galway, Galway | Feb 2025 | €300,000 | 198 m |
| 46 Renmore Park, Renmore, Galway | Jan 2026 | €150,000 | 250 m |
| 80 Renmore Road, Renmore, Galwayprice excludes VAT | Oct 2025 | €638,767 | 286 m |
| 79 Renmore Road, Galwayprice excludes VAT | Nov 2025 | €638,767 | 298 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received26 June 2024
- Further information requested2 August 2024
- Further information received7 January 2025
- Decision due3 February 2025
- Decision issued31 January 2025
- Grant issued21 March 2025
- Permission expiry20 March 2030
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